How many Crowne Plaza outlets were reacquired from licensees in 2023?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Licensee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Licensee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| States | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 95–99)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crowne Plaza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, across all states, there were zero outlets reacquired from licensees in 2023. This means that Crowne Plaza did not take back any franchised locations from its franchisees during that year.
This could be a positive sign for prospective franchisees, as it may indicate that existing franchisees are generally successful and satisfied with their businesses, and that Crowne Plaza does not frequently need to reacquire locations due to franchisee default or other issues. However, it is important to investigate further to understand the reasons behind this number.
A prospective franchisee should consider this information in conjunction with other data in the FDD, such as the number of terminations, non-renewals, and transfers, to get a more complete picture of the health and stability of the Crowne Plaza franchise system. It is also advisable to speak with current and former franchisees to gather their perspectives on their experiences with the brand.